First Place in Puppy - Bitch, Judge: Dr. Margaret Armstrong (Ploughdown)
I’d like to thank Yorks, Lancs and Cheshire Border Terrier Club for inviting me to judge their January Open Show. It was a privilege. I was given a really warm welcome and the hospitality was second to none. The venue was bright and airy and provided for a large ring with plenty of room for exhibitors. I was very ably assisted on the day by my two stewards, Margaret Davis and Sian McKay, who organised the ring with cheerful good humour and efficiency. It was also super to be present for the presentation by the Club to Pat and Brian Baxter, who always add a convivial and kindly presence to any gathering. Lastly I’d like to thank the exhibitors for coming out in numbers in chilly January and who accepted my placings with such good grace.
A young grizzle bitch that shows promise. Litter sister to the winner of Best Puppy Dog. Very clean, racy lines. Nicely balanced head with correct bite and typical keen expression in her small dark eye. Good length of neck into super shoulder, level topline and correct tail set. Narrow front and good length and depth of rib. Well bent stifles. Short strong tail that she carried well. Moved out well and with drive. No hesitation in awarding her Best Puppy in Show.